Alabama could soon become the next conservative state to prevent transgender girls from playing on female sports teams. The Republican-dominated Alabama Legislature gave final passage Thursday to a bill that would prohibit K-12 schools from letting a "biological male" participate…
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week was held April 11 through April 17th. Four members of the telecommunications department received awards today including dispatcher of the year and supervisor of the year. Mayor Steven…
If you are an adult and looking to further your career, there's a new program in Montgomery that can help. The Montgomery Adult Community Education program (M.A.C.E.) is offering medical, technical, and professional courses. The private licensed program can be…
The Alabama Senate has approved a lottery and casino legislation as lawmakers make a third attempt to advance a gambling bill this session. Senators on Tuesday voted 23-9 for the proposed constitutional…
April 1, 2021, the Biden administration along with the Health resources and services administration invested more than $6 billion to community health centers nationwide. The state of Alabama received a total of $92…
Tallassee police have arrested and charged a gas station owner following the seizure of several gambling machines inside the facility. Tallassee Police Chief Matthew Higgins said following an investigation by the Narcotics Unit, the department executed a search warrant…
Montgomery police is investigating a shooting that left one man dead. MPD Spokesperson Lt. Jarrett Williams said officers responded to the 5900 block of Oakleigh Road just before 2:00PM on Wednesday. Once they arrived on the scene, the victim, who…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The sweet potato could soon be the official state vegetable of Alabama. The Alabama Legislature on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill to name the sweet…
The Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for any information that may lead to the arrest of a suspect(s) in the death of Abimael Roblero. CrimeStoppers said the incident happened on Sunday, March 14 in the 200 block…
The Alabama State Veterans Homes has established a new COVID-19 vaccination program. The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs said the new program is in line with the CDC and will allow the four…
Montgomery police is investigating a shooting that injured a man. MPD Spokesperson Lt. Jarrett Williams said it happened in the 4400 block of Troy Highway earlier Wednesday. The adult male was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.…
Alabama State Health Officer, Dr. Scott Harris had a live interview Wednesday morning on Alabama News Rising to discuss vaccinations in Alabama.
Johnston Taylor, the teenage driver charged in the fatal wreck that killed “The Voice of the Auburn Tigers” Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula in 2019, has been granted youthful offender status. He is charged with two counts of manslaughter.…
The Alabama Senate has approved a lottery and casino legislation as lawmakers make a third attempt to advance a gambling bill this session. Senators voted 23-9 for the proposed constitutional amendment would establish a state lottery and allow nine casino…
As summer approaches, state's begin to lift their mask mandates, and vaccines continue to be administered more people are choosing to travel by plane. TSA has reported over 200,000 more travelers are…
Montgomery police are conducting a homicide investigation following the death of five-month-old Austin Diaz Flora. On Wednesday, April 7, at about 11:30 a.m., police say they responded to a hospital after receiving a report of a baby with life threatening…
The U.S. Marshal's Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force continues its search for Timothy Jabbar Wyatt. The Autauga County Sheriff's Office resubmitted a request to CrimeStoppers to air Wyatt's case again with additional photos. The Autauga County Sheriff's Office…
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a statement on the federal government recommendation that use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine be paused. In a joint statement, the Centers for…
Jackson Hospital says it will follow the government recommendation that use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine be paused. In a joint statement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration says it is…
With the U.S. recommending a pause in giving out the single-dose Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, Winn-Dixie Stores across Alabama says it will join others in suspending using the vaccine at its free clinics. In a joint statement, the Centers…
Montgomery police is investigating an early morning shooting that left a man injured. MPD Spokesperson Lt. Jarrett Williams said it happened in the 1600 block…
Mayor Reed invites Montgomery teenagers and young adults to apply for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program The program will provide job opportunities to approximately 200 youth and young adults in Montgomery…
State senators on Tuesday are expected to debate lottery and casino legislation. Sen. Jim McClendon (R-Springville) said he expects to bring up a bill for debate that would establish a state lottery as well as allow multiple casino sites. McClendon…
Starting October 1, 2021, people in Alabama will be able to have beer, wine, and liquor delivered to their homes. The Governor's Office confirmed to Alabama News Network that Governor Kay Ivey signed the alcohol delivery bill into law on…
The head of the Alabama Democratic Party says he wants an investigation into Republican Secretary of State John Merrill. Merrill announced last week that he would not be seeking political…
